Hawkeye (2021)

Kernel Score: 87% · 3,649 ratings

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure

First aired: 2021-11-24

Seasons: 1 · 6 episodes

Is Hawkeye worth watching?

Worth watching. Clint Barton tries to get home for Christmas, but a young archer and a New York crime plot get in the way. It's lighter and funnier than most Marvel shows, and Hailee Steinfeld is the highlight.

Watch it if you

  • like Marvel stories with a street-level feel
  • enjoy buddy comedies with action
  • want a short, festive series

Skip it if you

  • want high-stakes cosmic Marvel
  • haven't seen the Avengers films

Best for: Holiday-season binge

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Hawkeye

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Former Avenger Clint Barton has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. Possible? Maybe with the help of Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old archer with dreams of becoming a superhero. The two are forced to work together when a presence from Barton’s past threatens to derail far more than the festive spirit.

Hawkeye parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Hawkeye is a Marvel miniseries with action violence and superhero combat set during the Christmas season.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — As an MCU action series, it features fights, crime-fighting, and superhero combat typical of Marvel content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
  • Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop
  • Tony Dalton as Jack Duquesne
  • Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez
  • Fra Fee as Kazimierz 'Kazi' Kazimierczak
  • Aleks Paunovic as Ivan
  • Piotr Adamczyk as Tomas
  • Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Bishop

Hawkeye FAQ

Is Hawkeye worth watching?

Worth watching. Clint Barton tries to get home for Christmas, but a young archer and a New York crime plot get in the way. It's lighter and funnier than most Marvel shows, and Hailee Steinfeld is the highlight.

Where can I watch Hawkeye?

In the US you can stream Hawkeye on Disney+.

Is Hawkeye OK for kids?

Hawkeye is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Hawkeye is a Marvel miniseries with action violence and superhero combat set during the Christmas season.

What shows are like Hawkeye?

If you liked Hawkeye, try Loki, Moon Knight, Marvel's Daredevil and WandaVision.